Jennifer McDonough

Jennifer McDonough

Writer

Jennifer McDonough is a writer at The Direct. She is responsible for the creation of news articles and features. She also has a particular affinity for action figures and merchandise, which she revels in discussing in the articles she writes, when the situation calls for it.

Jen has been with The Direct since its launch in 2020 and she feels extremely fortunate to be a member of the team and to work alongside such great people.

About The Direct

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Jennifer McDonough's Latest Stories

C-3PO Actor Anthony Daniels Makes Star Wars History With On-Screen Return

Everyone’s favorite worry-prone protocol droid just passed a major live-action milestone.

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Grant Gustin Recreates Iconic Flash Meme at Fan Event

The former Flash star homaged the memorable photo taken in front of Oliver Queen's grave.

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Deadpool 3 Update Casts Doubt on Release Date Plan (Report)

The release of Deadpool’s third cinematic outing doesn't seem to be on stable ground.

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Scream Movies Get Announced for New Streaming Service (Official)

The first three films in the Scream franchise will soon have a new screaming- er… streaming home.

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Spider-Verse 2: New Photos Reveal Best Look at Spider-Punk Unmasked

The latest Spider-Man Hot Toys figure offers an up-close and personal look at Hobie Brown.

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Doctor Strange 2 Designer Reveals Shang-Chi Weapon Connection We All Missed

A specific type of weapon used in Shang-Chi had a connection to a magical equivalent in the Doctor Strange sequel.

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Ahsoka: Disney+ Might've Spoiled Anakin's Return In Final Episodes

Certain elements in the show's marketing could hint at another appearance for Anakin Skywalker.

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Loki Season 2 Release Date Schedule of Episodes Officially Announced

The Asgardian trickster will soon grace Disney+ with his presence yet again. Find out on exactly what dates new episodes drop.

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Star Wars Jedi 3 Gets Exciting Announcement from Cameron Monaghan

A third entry in the popular Jedi game series got an update from Cal Kestis himself.

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Marvel Casts Doubt on Agents of SHIELD's MCU Canonicity In New Timeline

The new official MCU timeline book raised questions from fans over Coulson's adventures from the ABC series.

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Deadpool 3 Director Shares New Photo of Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman Amid Filming Delay

The stars and director of the Deadpool threequel look ready to return to work.

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Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Daredevil Legends Figure (Photos)

The Man Without Fear’s litigating, brick-catching alter ego was featured in the popular Marvel Legends line.

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Hayden Christensen Discussed Future Live-Action Clone Wars Series With Ahsoka Star

Ariana Greenblatt wants to reprise her Star Wars role in a live-action Clone Wars show.

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Tom Holland Contended for 1 Major Timothée Chalamet Movie Role (Confirmed)

Marvel’s Spider-Man star nearly entered the wonderful world of Willy Wonka.

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James Gunn Admits Only 1 of His Dream Actors for Guardians Got Cast

The Guardians of the Galaxy director kept a list of whom he wanted to cast in his Marvel movie, but things went a little differently.

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Deadpool 3: New Update Ignites Channing Tatum Appearance Speculation - Will He Show Up?

Does Deadpool 3 hold the opportunity for Channing Tatum to finally play Gambit?

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Spider-Verse 2: Sony Just Changed Emotional Gwen Stacy Line on Home Release Version

Yet another tweak in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been caught.

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Disney+ X-Men Reboot: New Merch Highlights 11 Main Characters (Photos)

A selection of keychains from X-Men '97 included everyone from Wolverine to Magneto.

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Loki Season 2's Press Tour Is Continuing Without Tom Hiddleston & Co.

Tom Hiddleston and the rest of the cast will not be promoting the second season of the MCU series.

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First Look at Spider-Man: No Way Home's Scrapped Aunt May Death Scene (Photo)

Concept art revealed a glimpse at an alternae version of May Parker’s tragic demise.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Seemingly Casting Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman & More Stand-in Actors

Two sets of casting calls have surfaced online appearing to be for Thor: Love and Thunder.

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One Piece Netflix Director Reveals the 1 Character Who Was the Hardest to Cast

Marc Jobst, director of the live-action One Piece, spoke on the "chutzpah" that this key actor brought to the show.

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15 Best LEGO Sets of 2023, Ranked

This has been a banner year for LEGO. Here are the best sets that were released in 2023.

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Iñaki Godoy Refused to Replicate Luffy's One Piece Anime Voice For This 1 Reason

The live-action Luffy actor deliberately strayed from the anime’s portrayal of his character.

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D23: Disney Announces Multiverse Expansion for Marvel's Avengers Campus

Disney CEO Bob Chapek took to the stage at D23 Expo to shed some light on a new attraction for Avengers Campus.

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Disney Reveals New Logo for Daredevil: Born Again Reboot

A video presentation shown to attendees at D23 Expo revealed a look at a brand-new logo for Daredevil: Born Again.

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Marvel Reveals Best Look at She-Hulk’s MCU Superhero Costume

New She-Hulk: Attorney at Law promo art reveals a clear look at the title character’s MCU superhero suit

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She-Hulk: Marvel Celebrates Tatiana Maslany’s Birthday With MCU-Themed Cake (Photos)

The official Twitter account for Marvel in the U.K. celebrated the She-Hulk star's birthday with style.

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Ahsoka Video Reveals Final Episodes' Scenes With Thrawn, Hera & More

A new breakdown compiled all of the parts from Ahsoka’s trailers that fans haven’t seen yet.

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Disney+ Causes MCU Canon Confusion With New Spider-Man Show

New details for Marvel’s upcoming animated series Spider-Man: Freshman Year are leaving fans perplexed over its place in continuity.

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Elemental Movie's Disney+ Release Date Gets Announced

Pixar’s latest will hit Disney+ sooner rather than later.

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Watch: Aquaman 2 Releases Teaser for First Trailer

The first good look at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has arrived online.

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First Footage of Loki Season 2 Opening Scene Released (Description)

Roughly 10 minutes of footage from Loki's second season was screened at Destination D23.

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Lucasfilm Confirms What We All Suspected About Ahsoka's Rebels Retcon

Lucasfilm officially acknowledged the changes it made to the ending of Ahsoka's second episode.

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Teen Titans Go! Gets Exciting Streaming Announcement

The long-running Cartoon Network series receieved an imminent arrival date on Max.

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Ahsoka: Ray Stevenson's Baylan Will Meet Thrawn in This Exciting Way, Reveals Star

The late actor discussed Baylan Skoll’s upcoming interations with Grand Admiral Thrawn himself.

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Warner Bros. Reportedly Developing New Justice League Movie Trilogy

DC’s animated Tomorrowverse films will receieve multiple new installments.

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Hayden Christensen Receives Special Ahsoka Casting Honor for Anakin Skywalker Return

Skywalker’s return got a special crediting designation for Ahsoka’s fourth chapter.

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The Punisher Star Wants 1 Important Change for MCU Return

Ben Barnes would like to see a comics accurate twist applied to his character if he were to come back for more Marvel.

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Marvel Announces New Scarlet Witch Run Amid Solo Movie Rumors

Marvel Announces New Scarlet Witch Run Amid Solo Movie Rumors

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